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Power and HVAC in RMR Auditorium Project Number: 554-19-121 Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RMR VAMC)

SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 - OBJECTIVE:

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs has a requirement to install electrical and HVAC infrastructure to the Auditorium Control Room (01-01-A33-03) of the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, located at 1700 Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045. The purpose of these additions is to power and cool Audio-Visual equipment.

2.0 - STATEMENT OF WORK:

The A/V Control room’ electrical provisions currently consist of circuits NLS9- 47,49,51 for receptacles; while NLS9- 53,55 serve A/V Control Rack equipment. These circuits are derived from Electric Room 01-SV-C37-E9, which is located at column lines 38.5 & B in the Service Level. Panel NHS9 will be the source; while a step-down transformer and a new 120/208 V. panel will be installed to provide the necessary circuits.

A new fan coil unit will be installed to cool this room. Existing ductwork and HVAC piping shall be modified and electrical power installed. Submit RFI for electrical source panel.

Install required provisions to A/V Control Room (01-01-A33-03) in the Auditorium of the RMR VAMC. All work and services will be in accordance with VA policies, applicable laws, codes, and regulations. A master record of maintenance, testing, and certification will be maintained by the Contractor for submission to the COR upon completion of the work required by this contract.

3.0 – GENERAL

Contractor and/or Sub-contractors shall attend a pre-bid walkthrough of the work before submitting a bid. The date and time of this walkthrough will be determined by the CO and COR. Contractor and/or subcontractors shall be responsible for making any clarification requests that arise at the pre-bid walkthrough directed to the VAMC’s COR prior to the bidding of the work. VA reserves the right to reject a bid from a contractor who did not attend the pre-bid walkthrough.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations 29, Part 1926. This includes a requirement the contractor have a “Competent Person” on the job at all times (must have a 30-hour OSHA card), and that all contractor employees have received a minimum of ten (10) hours of OSHA construction safety training.

Contractor must submit a company Fire, Construction Safety and Health Plan. This plan shall detail fire, construction and health-related safety measures, in addition to listing Training Records for all employees for the previous year. Special attention shall be paid to fall protection requirements such as equipment, monitor duties, monitor training, safety barriers, nets, etc.

The project shall conform to VA standards and specifications, OSHA, AIA Construction Guidelines, Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards, and applicable building codes. Design is to follow information outlined in the VA Technical Information Library (TIL) (located at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide.asp), unless approved in writing by VA.

Contractor shall prepare site for building operations, including any necessary demolition and removal of existing materials and structures. Contractor will furnish all labor and materials to perform all work. Actual dimensions and site conditions will be verified by contractor before start of work.

4.0 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Based on the above list of work items the, general contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and managerial requirements:

· Development and implementation of a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on fall protection. SSSP must be approved by VA Safety prior to commencement of work.

· Maintain site supervision by a competent individual(s) with OSHA-30 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed.

· Obtain VA identification PIV badges for all employees.

· Manage job site access and security.

· Implement and maintain required ICRA and ILSM measures.

5.0 - APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

Concourse Enlarged Service Level Power Plans 01.ES.410.1 Concourse Level 1 Equipment plan – Area E/F 01.QH.401-D Concourse Level 1 HVAC Plan – Area E/F Concourse Level 1 HVAC Piping Plan – Area E/F Concourse Electrical Schedules 01.ES.802 Concourse Service Level Power Plan – Area E/F VA Specification sections:

00 01 10 Table of Contents 01 00 00 General Requirements 01 33 23 Shop Drawings Product Data Samples 01 35 26 Safety 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installation 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 24 16 Panelboards 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

6.0 - CODE & REGULATION COMPLIANCE:

The Contractor shall comply with the public laws and statutes including all changes and amendments of federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations in effect of date of issuance of this delivery order, including, the applicable portions of the documents cited in the basic contract and below:

1. NFPA 99-2015 Healthcare Facilities Codes.

1. 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

1. 29 CFR 1926 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

1. ANSI/ASSE Z359

1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

1. NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

7.0 - SUBMITTALS:

Contractor shall submit the following prior to beginning scope of work:

· Project schedule with sequencing, durations, phasing, and cost loading within 10 working days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), and monthly with invoices.

· Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

· SSSP to be submitted to VA Safety staff for review 10 working days after issuance of NTP.

· SSSP to be approved by VA Safety staff prior to start of construction activities.

· Construction Waste Removal Plan

· Site Superintendent OSHA-30, and tradesmen/laborer OSHA-10 certificates.

· Manufacturer’s specifications for all materials and equipment planned for installation.

· Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties as noted in specifications.

· Penetration and or hot works permits as necessary.

· Dimension shop drawings, manufacturer’s details, and As-Built drawings.

· Manufacturer and construction warranties as noted in the specifications.

8.0 - DELIVERABLES:

Contractor shall submit the following:

1. Project Schedule including sequencing and durations.

0. The schedule will be provided to COR ten (10) working days prior to start of the work.

1. Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on fall protection needs to be approved by VA Safety prior to start of work.

1. Site superintendent OSHA-30, and tradesmen/laborer OSHA-10 certificates. The site superintendent that meets these requirements must be on-site anytime work is being performed.

1. Manufacturer’s specifications must be met for all materials and procedures involved in Electrical and HVAC installations.

1. Inspection reports and maintenance logs.

1. Parts list with cost valid for a year.